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    ContractsSupply of Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle for University of Limerick
    Closed contract

    Supply of Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle for University of Limerick

    Contract value
    €1.7m
    Closed 25 Aug 2026

    University of Limerick is seeking to procure an autonomous surface vehicle exceeding 6.5 metres in length for marine research, surveys, and environmental monitoring.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 3 Sept 2026· TodayviaTED
    Contract value
    €1.7m
    Closed 25 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 25 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.€1,656,000
      Euros
    • Tender closed
      25 Aug 2026
      1 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 25 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    3 Sept 202625 Aug 2026

    Brief

    University of Limerick seeks a Coastal and Offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) exceeding 6.5 metres in length to support research activities at the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS). The vessel must be capable of fully autonomous and remotely piloted operation in coastal and offshore environments, with advanced station-keeping capabilities. Key requirements include: an integrated moonpool for subsea instrumentation deployment and recovery, a towing winch for towed-body operations, and over-the-horizon communications and control systems. The platform will support multiple marine science applications including hydrographic and geophysical surveys, offshore wind site assessments, and climate and habitat monitoring. Suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in uncrewed marine vessel design, autonomous systems, and long-endurance survey platform development.

    Track record

    23 awards · 22 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, EDUCATION PROCUREMENT SERVICE EPS has awarded 23 contracts to 22 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PKI SCIENTIFIC IRELAND LTD2× · 9%
    2. Newport Spectra-Physics Ltd.1× · 4%
    3. I.T.S.1× · 4%
    4. Bio-Techne Ireland Limited1× · 4%
    5. NANOVAC AB1× · 4%
    6. Technopath Distribution Ltd1× · 4%

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    Publisher
    Publications Office of the European Union
    Licence
    EU 2011/833/EU + TED reuse notice
    Source
    ted.europa.eu
    Record ID
    606159-2026
    EP
    Buyer
    EDUCATION PROCUREMENT SERVICE EPS
    Sector
    Research & Innovation